Staff Counsel (Insurance Defense)

Location: Hybrid in Miami, Florida; Orlando or Tampa is preferred, with the exact location based on the ideal candidate

Salary: $150,000–$190,000 per year, with the actual amount determined by role scope, complexity, location, qualifications, experience, and employment conditions.

Company

hirify.global is a specialist insurer serving commercial and specialty clients through regional broker and direct distribution channels, with products including technology, cyber and data risk, professional liability, media, entertainment, management liability, crime, kidnap and ransom, commercial property, and terrorism insurance.

What you will do

• Establish and operate the Florida Staff Counsel office with the Legal and Claims teams, including hiring non-lawyer staff and developing processes, procedures, software, and technology.
• Represent hirify.global policyholders in liability cases throughout Florida state and federal courts.
• Handle assigned litigation from investigation through pleadings, discovery, depositions, trial, arbitration, mediation, appeals, and case resolution.
• Research law, prepare briefs, opinions, memoranda, pleadings, and motions, and advise on liability, damages, and claim value.
• Train and support lawyers and staff, review file quality, monitor MCLE requirements, and conduct performance appraisals and personnel actions.
• Travel for trials, hearings, arbitrations, depositions, management meetings, and conferences; improve workflow and digital case management through automation.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing with the Florida State Bar is required; admission in additional jurisdictions is advantageous.
• 7–10 years of litigation experience in Florida insurance defense or personal injury litigation.
• Ability to independently manage a significant caseload in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Strong knowledge of Florida law and civil procedure, especially personal injury and general liability matters.
• Outstanding legal research, writing, negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
• Expertise with legal case-management software, e-discovery tools, and litigation technology.
• Ownership mentality, independent initiative, business acumen, and commitment to high-quality service for internal and external clients.

Culture & Benefits

• Values-driven culture centered on courage, ownership, integrity, connection, and humanity.
• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus.
• 401(k) with company matching, health, vision, dental, and FSA plans.
• Company-paid life and disability coverage, paid parental leave, and a four-week paid sabbatical after every five years.
• Financial adoption assistance, medical travel reimbursement, and up to $600 annual fitness reimbursement.
• Modern office spaces, complimentary drinks, and a wellness-focused work environment.